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I'm Li Yuxin, 28 years old, a magazine editor who walks between fashion and words. The long-distance love run with her boyfriend Song Jiaming is about to come to a successful end, and we will enter the palace of marriage hand in hand. He, a valiant pilot, always brought me endless peace of mind and pride. For the future, I am full of expectations, but also a little apprehensive.
My mother-in-law, Mrs. Song, was a traditional and principled lady, and her initial impression was that she was so kind and dignified. I think she must want her son to live a happy life.
On the day of the wedding, the guests were full of laughter and laughter. Suddenly, the mother-in-law held up a red envelope and announced loudly to everyone: "Relatives and friends, you have all seen that the bride price I gave to my eldest daughter-in-law is 160,000, which is not too little, right?" The mother-in-law seemed to be unsatisfied, and then said, "But how can this bride price be enough? I still want her to accompany the car through the door!"
I know that my mother-in-law's thinking is deeply influenced by traditional beliefs, and she believes that to marry a daughter, you must ask for a sufficient bride price to show the woman's status in her mother-in-law's family. And I, as a modern woman, firmly believe that marriage should be based on equality and mutual respect between men and women, not on the basis of money or material things.
I took a deep breath, tried to remain calm, and said firmly: "Mother-in-law, I am an independent, self-reliant modern woman who does not need to rely on dowries to prove my worth. Your so-called 'rules' are actually a kind of disrespect for women. We should not treat marriage as a transaction, and use money to measure feelings. ”
My mother-in-law was obviously not satisfied with my answer, and her face sank and she began to chatter. The scene became tense for a while, and relatives and friends stepped forward to persuade them, for fear that the wedding would collapse.
At this moment, Song Jiaming stood up. He held my hand tightly and said to my mother, "Mom, you have gone too far. My marriage to Yuxin is a matter of the two of us, and we have our own values and lifestyles. I hope you will respect our choice. ”
I was deeply touched by my husband's unwavering support, and tears flowed unconsciously. Song Jiaming's words made her mother-in-law fall into deep thought, and she may have realized her excesses.
The wedding ended in a harmonious atmosphere. Song Jiaming and I hugged each other tightly amid the blessings of relatives and friends, and our hearts were full of expectations for the future.
Life after marriage is calm and happy. There was also a noticeable shift in my mother-in-law's attitude, and she began to try to accept and understand our way of life. Sometimes, she even takes the initiative to visit our new home and share the moments of life with us.
I know that all this is inseparable from Song Jiaming's efforts and persistence. With his actions, he explained what true respect and love are. I have also strengthened my belief that no matter what difficulties and challenges we face, we must stick to our principles and dignity, and resolve all contradictions with love and understanding.
Although married life is full of unknowns and challenges, as long as we are connected and support each other, we will definitely be able to create a happy time that belongs to us.